Kingsway Reports Third Quarter Results

TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: KFS) (NYSE: KFS) Kingsway Financial
Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announced its
financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended
September 30, 2013. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless indicated
otherwise.

The Company reported third quarter net income of $1.6 million (loss of
$25.4 million year to date), or earnings of $0.12 (loss of $1.91 year
to date) per diluted share. The book value has decreased from $4.97
per share at December 31, 2012 to $2.99 per share at September 30,
2013. The Company also carries a valuation allowance, in the amount of
$16.87 per share at September 30, 2013, against the deferred tax asset,
primarily related to its loss carryforwards.

The following are the highlights of the third quarter of 2013:

Operational results

Net operating loss of $4.9 million was recorded in the Insurance
Underwriting segment for the third quarter ($14.6 million year to
date).

Net operating loss of $0.9 million was recorded in the Insurance
Services segment for the third quarter (income of $0.4 million year to
date).

Net investment income of $0.5 million was recorded for the third quarter
($1.9 million year to date).

Net realized gains of $0.3 million (net realized losses of $1.1 million
year to date, inclusive of the $1.7 million loss recorded on the
Company's sale of Atlas Financial Holdings Inc. ("Atlas") common stock
recorded in the first quarter of 2013).

Net loss of $0.6 million not allocated to any segment was recorded in
the third quarter (loss of $19.2 million year to date). This includes
gain on change in fair value of debt of $3.8 million (loss of $2.8
million year to date); interest expense of $1.1 million related to the
Company's subordinated debt and currently being deferred ($3.4 million
year to date); other-than-temporary impairment loss of zero ($1.8
million year to date); and impairment of asset held for sale of zero
($1.4 million year to date). None of these four items impacted the
Company's cash flows during the third quarter and nine months ended
September 30, 2013.

Net gain of $7.2 million was recorded for the third quarter and year to
date related to liquidations of subsidiaries, as further discussed
below.

Subsequent Events

Approval of Business Plan by NYSE

The Company received a notice on October 8, 2013 from the New York Stock
Exchange ("NYSE") indicating that the Company's business plan was
accepted. As the Company previously announced in a press release dated
June 11, 2013, it had received notice that it was not in compliance
with certain NYSE standards for continued listing of its common
shares. Specifically, the Company is below the continued listing
criteria relating to its average total market capitalization over a
recent 30 consecutive trading day period as well as its reported
shareholders' equity. Under the NYSE's continued listing criteria, a
NYSE-listed company must maintain average market capitalization of not
less than $50 million over a 30 consecutive trading day period or
reported shareholders' equity of not less than $50 million.

To maintain its NYSE listing, the Company was afforded the opportunity
to submit a business plan and did so on September 5, 2013. The Company
will be subject to periodic review by the NYSE for compliance with
goals and initiatives outlined in the plan.

The notice from the NYSE does not impact the Company's listing on the
Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX,") and its common shares will continue to
be listed and traded on the TSX, subject to compliance with TSX
continued listing standards.

Partial Early Redemption of Notes

On October 15, 2013, the Company completed a partial, early redemption
of its outstanding 7.5% senior unsecured debentures due February 1,
2014 (the "Notes"). The Company used the proceeds from its recent
rights offering to partially redeem the Notes which are the obligations
of the Company's subsidiary, Kingsway America Inc., and of which the
Company is a guarantor. The partial early redemption was completed in
the amount of $12.0 million at par plus accrued interest of $0.2
million, resulting in an aggregate principal amount of $14.4 million of
Notes to remain outstanding.

About the Company

Kingsway is a holding company functioning as a merchant bank with a
focus on long-term value-creation. The Company owns or controls stakes
in several insurance industry assets and utilizes its subsidiaries,
1347 Advisors LLC and 1347 Capital LLC, to pursue opportunities acting
as an advisor, an investor and a financier. The common shares of
Kingsway are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York
Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "KFS."

In the third quarter of 2013, the Company reported a loss from
continuing operations of $5.6 million ($32.6 million year to date)
compared to $20.0 million ($40.3 million prior year to date) in the
third quarter of 2012. Diluted loss from continuing operations per
share was $0.41 ($2.45 year to date) compared to diluted loss from
continuing operations per share of $1.52 ($3.07 prior year to date).
The loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended September 30,
2013 is attributable to operating losses in Insurance Underwriting and
Insurance Services, corporate general expenses, and interest expense,
offset by a gain on the change in fair value of debt. The loss from
continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is
attributable to operating losses in Insurance Underwriting, corporate
general expenses, interest expense, other-than-temporary impairment
loss, impairment of asset held for sale and change in fair value of
debt. The loss from continuing operations for the quarter and the nine
months ended September 30, 2012 is due to operating losses in Insurance
Underwriting, corporate general expenses, interest expense and loss on
change in fair value of debt.

Gain on Liquidation of Subsidiaries

In the third quarter of 2013, the Company reported a net gain of $7.2
million ($7.2 million year to date) from the liquidation of the
Company's subsidiaries, Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. ("KRL") and
Kingsway 2007 General Partnership ("2007 GP"). The net gain reported
in the statement of operations is the result of the removal of the
foreign exchange gain previously recorded in the accumulated other
comprehensive income component of shareholders' equity. The
liquidations had zero net impact on the Company's consolidated
shareholders' equity at September 30, 2013.

Net Income (Loss) and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share - Net Income
(Loss)

In the third quarter of 2013, the Company reported net income of $1.6
million ($25.4 million year to date) compared to net loss of $20.0
million ($40.3 million prior year to date) in the third quarter of
2012. Diluted earnings per share were $0.12 (loss of $1.91 year to
date) compared to diluted loss per share of $1.52 ($3.07 prior year to
date).

Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,054
and $4,040, respectively

33,536

35,598

Service fee receivable

17,227

15,173

Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,002 and
$1,002, respectively

12,668

4,750

Reinsurance recoverable

15,308

8,557

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

8,260

7,316

Deferred acquisition costs, net

10,691

14,102

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $24,100 and
$22,887, respectively

1,952

2,709

Goodwill

9,484

8,421

Intangible assets, net of amortization of $20,837 and $19,263,
respectively

50,061

50,583

Other assets

4,073

4,045

Asset held for sale

7,291

8,737

TOTAL ASSETS

$

345,366

$

372,800

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

LIABILITIES

Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses:

Property and casualty

$

89,986

$

103,116

Vehicle service agreements

2,882

3,448

Total unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses

92,868

106,564

Unearned premiums

47,846

45,047

Reinsurance payable

4,235

4,956

LROC preferred units

14,286

13,655

Senior unsecured debentures

26,356

23,730

Subordinated debt

22,790

23,774

Deferred income tax liability

3,882

3,054

Deferred service fees

49,242

48,987

Income taxes payable

2,944

2,879

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

31,829

34,740

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$

296,278

$

307,386

EQUITY

Common stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 16,429,761 and
13,148,971
issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012,
respectively

$

308,734

$

296,621

Additional paid-in capital

15,955

15,757

Accumulated deficit

(287,906)

(262,069)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

11,222

14,762

Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders

48,005

65,071

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

1,083

343

TOTAL EQUITY

49,088

65,414

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$

345,366

$

372,800

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not historical facts, and
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expected and projected. Words such as
"expects", "believes", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "seeks"
and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking
statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect
Kingsway management's current beliefs, based on information currently
available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance
or results to differ materially from the events, performance and
results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information
identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements,
please refer to the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's
2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Except as expressly required
by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain non-U.S. GAAP financial measures.
Please refer to the section entitled "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures"
in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.